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One grows accustomed to being praised, or being blamed, or being advised, but it is unusual to be understood.

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My temple stands not upon Mount Moriah but in the Elysian Field where even the immoral are admitted. My motto is ‘Lord, I disbelieve – help thou my unbelief.
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I would rather be a coward than brave because people hurt you when you are brave.
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One person with passion is better than forty people merely interested.
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Love is a great force in private life; it is indeed the greatest of all things; but love in public affairs does not work.
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Don’t be mysterious; there isn’t the time.
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